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Exelon and Its Family of Companies Donate More Than $1 Million for Coronavirus Response and Relief
Exelon utilities and Constellation suspend service disconnections and late payment charges; Exelon Generation raises support for plant community aid
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nExelon utilities and Constellation suspend service disconnections and late payment charges; Exelon Generation raises support for plant community aid organizations\n\n CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nExelon Corporation and its family of companies announced today that they will donate more than $1.15 million to national and local relief organizations to support communities impacted by the spread of the coronavirus.\n\n\n“We are committed to helping support impacted communities, especially those where we live, work and serve. Our donation will help local charities and relief organizations address hardships caused by this pandemic,” said Chris Crane, president and CEO of Exelon. “As a provider of critical resources and infrastructure, we also recognize our indispensable role in responding to this crisis for as long it takes our communities to recover. We will continue to help customers who may be experiencing health or economic challenges and will ensure everyone maintains access to reliable electricity and gas services during this public health emergency.”\n\n\nTo further assist families and businesses experiencing financial stress during this public health crisis, all Exelon utilities – Atlantic City Electric, BGE, ComEd, Delmarva Power, PECO, and Pepco – and Constellation have suspended service disconnections and are waiving new late payment charges until at least May 1.\n\n\nIn addition, the Exelon Generation power plants are supporting local food banks, senior centers and other aid organizations in surrounding communities.\n\n\nThe donations will support all efforts these organizations are collectively undertaking to assist communities during this crisis, including the delivery of food assistance, financial resources and health care services, among other urgent needs. Donations from Exelon and its family of companies include:\n\n\n\nNational: A combined $275,000 to the American Red Cross and United Way Worldwide \n\n\nDelaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland: A combined $75,000 to targeted Delmarva relief efforts, including to the United Way of Delaware, United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore and the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore\n\n\nDistrict of Columbia: $125,000 to the United Way of the National Capital Area\n\n\nIllinois: $250,000 to the United Way of Metro Chicago and the Chicago Community Trust’s COVID-19 Respo...